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Singapore to raise ministerial salaries by up to 9pc, taking MR4 pay to about S$1.2m as PM Wong pledges to donate full increase
SINGAPORE, Sept 8 — Singapore will raise political office holders’ salaries by up to 9 per cent from October 15, taking the annual pay for a minister at the lowest MR4 grade to about S$1.2 million (RM3.8 million). CNA reported
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Singapore Airlines adds relief flights and retimes services to Jakarta after Anak Krakatau eruption
SINGAPORE, Sept 8 — Singapore Airlines has retimed several Singapore-Jakarta flights and added eight relief services today as Indonesia’s main airport reopens following disruptions caused by ash from the Mount Anak Krakatau eruption. CNA reported that SIA will operate four
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US eggs are back in Singapore after 20 years — at up to S$14.80 a dozen
SINGAPORE, Sept 6 — American eggs are back on Singapore supermarket shelves after more than 20 years — although shoppers will have to pay a premium. Eggs from US brand Contented Hen are now being sold at more than 50
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Singapore haze eases after unhealthy readings, but smoke threat lingers
SINGAPORE, Sept 6 — Air quality across Singapore improved to moderate levels this morning after haze pushed pollution into the unhealthy range in three regions a day earlier, although authorities warned that smoke from fires in Indonesia could continue to
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No more unlocking: Apple Pay Express rolls out across Singapore MRT, LRT, with buses to follow
SINGAPORE, Sept 5 — Apple device users in Singapore can now tap into MRT and LRT stations without unlocking their iPhone or Apple Watch, thanks to Apple Pay Express mode. With the feature enabled, commuters simply need to raise their
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Singapore police flag comeback of ‘pump and dump’ stock scams, 21 cases reported since July
SINGAPORE, Sept 5 — Singapore police have warned of a resurgence in “pump and dump” stock manipulation scams, with 21 cases involving overseas-listed companies reported in the past two months. One case involving a Hong Kong-listed company resulted in losses
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Singapore haze eases in west but central region remains unhealthy
SINGAPORE, Sept 5 — Singapore’s air quality improved on Saturday morning, with the western region returning to the moderate range after briefly recording unhealthy levels earlier in the day. At 9am, the 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) – similar to
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China detains 52 Singaporeans in Guangxi over suspected pyramid-scheme offences
SINGAPORE, Sept 4 — China has detained 52 Singaporeans over alleged involvement in pyramid-scheme activities in Guangxi, in what could be one of the largest cases involving Singapore citizens held overseas. The detentions were disclosed on Friday by Singapore’s Ministry
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Singapore, Thailand to coordinate multi‑year push on Asean Community Vision 2045 ahead of 2027-28 chairmanships
SINGAPORE, Sept 3 — Singapore and Thailand will work together to develop a multi-year agenda to advance the Asean Community Vision 2045, the Singapore Foreign Affairs Ministry (MFA) said. The commitment was made by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and his
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Singapore allocates S$220m over three years to boost fintech innovation under FSTI 4.0
SINGAPORE, Aug 31 — The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today announced a S$220 million (RM696 million) commitment over three years to strengthen Singapore’s financial technology (fintech) ecosystem. MAS said the allocation under the renewed Financial Sector Technology and Innovation
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